I've seen this word, even though it isn't a word, pop up from time to time. Once, describing how the new Mexican president is more "wonkish" than Vincente Fox. Another about Sen. Edwards and his "non-wonkish" ways. Was Willy Wonka into politics? Maybe he had to be, to stifle the Oompa Loompa attempts to unionize.
If anyone can tell me what it means, I'll be sure to put into my next school assignment, so as to sound up with the times. Because, I'm obviously not, and need the help.
*as an update on the finals, Univ. 'o Oregon failed to get past Univ. of Florida, so no final there. I did however squeak out two A's, each in Soc. and Psy. For the last final, as it turns out, my CNA final will not be until Apr. 21. That will be the final, final... for now anyhow.
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wow man, you got like 2months with out putting anything out. now your like a one man posting army.
will
Thats how I do the dew.
I am my own army, perhaps, now that I dwell on it.
Very observant wise one.
Looking back, I think I was the one who taught you such shrewd technique for observation, actually, so good work sir. You are commended. If I only had a medal to give...
I feel all aglow inside now.
yay! you got two A's!!!! woots!!! i tis proud of yous :D
wonkey? woky? wa?
oh wonkish...um...eh...
*searchs online*
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wonkish
1. wonkish
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Wonkism, which is the design of policy solutions that are too complex and subtle for the victims -- er, I mean the public, to understand.
"Clinton is taking a more wonkish view on how to deal with world questions."
From: US News & World Report
Gore's speech must tame his wonkish side and show zeal.
From: SF Gate.com
woots for urban dictionary!!! :D
hmm. I see. I still wonder though, did Willy Wonka have anything to do with it. And if so, was it the original, or the rip-off remake?
lol well Willy Wonka's way of finding a sucsesor was compex i guess lol, and he didnt tell them that he was doing it to find a sucssesor, so i guess you could say it came form there...lol
If it did come from there it def. came form the org., not the remake. The remake was was more about family, not devios ploting, like the org. was. But thats just my opinion.
wow, mel pulling out the pop culture reference. even more so dissing on a re-make.considering the original was probably made before i was even born thats pretty good.
kirk, whats up with snuffy?
will
and Mel, I must agree with you on the pop-culture reference.
Just because you know of the orig. I give respect. And big plus for droppin plot detail science, on the orig. I give you mega props.
WW and the CF, is a classic like Mozart is to music.
Snuff is the king.
Big Bird, (actually he was a way HUGE Friggin bird) (Where the hell did he grow those legs? I think he was an accidental nuclear anomaly) was kind of a lame-o, and Oscar the Grouch just bitched all the time. And ol' Bert was a major pain in the aztec. So, I figured it came down to either Ernie (who doesn't love "The Ern"?!!) or Sir Snuffo. And, I just found a pic of Snuffaluigi first.
What about the count??? he was a total pimp! :D lol
What?
Obviously, The Count suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder.
Perhaps he was "pimpin" mathematics to young children. But that just sounds disturbing.
Hey, I'm late to the ballgame, but after living in D.C. for a time, "wonk" was totally an everyday word. I doubt that it came from willy the wonkster, but I'm not really sure.
Anyway, my translation for the word is basically like "a nerd, whose nerdiness is directed at public policy"
It's sort of like how "gear-head" describes someone who likes working on cars. Or how "h4X0r" (or however you spell it) is someone who messes with computers.
Is there a comparable word for those in the health care profession? If not, I think you should invent one. I'll try to think of one for journalism.
Also, the other day I was at a party and I invented a dance called "The Snuffleupagus". I'll have to show it to you sometime.
Did you know that his first name is Aloysius? Wikipedia just taught me that.
You are a covert, spy-like, undercover dance machine.
Teach me how you do it.
Unfortunately, it cannot be described. You must see it to believe it.
But trust me, once you master the Snuffleupagus, the ladies will be all up ons.
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